The insurance industry has long been regarded as a stable and reliable sector, but it is not immune to the challenges of today’s fast-changing business landscape. Mutual and mid-market carriers are facing a confluence of factors that are impacting their bottom lines, including rising business costs, complex claimant needs, and the mounting impacts of inflation. As a result, many mutuals and mid-markets may be feeling stuck and struggling to get ahead. However, for those seeking to move forward, leaning on a strategic partner could be the answer to unlocking the tools and expertise needed to address these challenges.

The Target Markets Program Administrators Association (TMPAA) Mid-Year Meeting took place on May 1–3, and our Gallagher Bassett Carrier Practice team took full advantage of the ample networking and educational panels while discussing opportunities to collaborate and prosper in the program business space.

Carriers are constantly seeking new ways to improve their claims outcomes, and Gallagher Bassett’s (GB) award-winning Luminos platform has emerged as a critical tool in achieving this goal. Recently named the top RMIS platform for its sixth consecutive year in the 2023 Redhand RMIS Report, GB’s Luminos RMIS suite offers comprehensive risk management capabilities and cutting-edge digital features that have helped carriers achieve superior claims results.

In the evolving world of risk, embracing connection, discussion, and insight is the gateway to preparing for what lies ahead and setting a foundation for future success. The array of thought leadership sessions, educational seminars, DE&I discussions, and state-of-the-art solutions at RIMS has certainly empowered risk professionals to bring innovation to the heart of their operations. Our team at Gallagher Bassett (GB) shares the top insights we will be taking back to our desks.

The insurance industry’s evolution has fostered a recent recalibration of customer expectations. Once again, carriers are propelled into another phase of adapting to changing customer needs. While many carriers implement a robust customer-first strategy, the recurring challenge associated with a client base with ever-evolving ways of thinking places carriers in a constant state of catch-up.